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Finding the perfect semi-formal dress for school events should feel exciting, not stressful. At Shortandsweethire, we’ve curated a collection of designer semi-formal dresses made for school occasions where you want to look polished, stylish, and age-appropriate while still feeling like the best version of yourself.

This collection is perfect for school semi-formals, end-of-year celebrations, awards nights, graduation dinners, and special school events where a full formal gown isn’t required, but you still want to dress up. You’ll find a range of mini, midi, and elegant fitted styles designed to make you feel confident without being overdone.

From sleek and minimal silhouettes to soft feminine styles and statement pieces, our collection includes some of Australia’s most loved designer labels. Each dress is chosen to strike the perfect balance between effortless and elevated.

Hiring your semi-formal dress means you can wear a designer outfit for a fraction of the retail price, without the pressure of buying something you’ll only wear once. It’s a simple, affordable way to feel incredible for your school event.

At Shortandsweethire, we take the stress out of finding the perfect outfit so you can focus on enjoying your night. Browse our Semi-Formal collection and find the dress that makes you feel confident, comfortable, and completely ready for your event.

DZO Georgia Gown Pink Sequin

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$150.00
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Misha Vanessa Gown Black

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$110.00
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Ance Gria Atlein Gown Plum

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$150.00
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Ance Gria Atlein Gown Blue

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$150.00
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House of CB Seren Maxi Gown Black Lace

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$120.00
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Sir the Label Aries Halter Gown Black

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$110.00
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Effie Kats Monroe Gown Ice Pink

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Natalie Rolt Bettina Gown Black

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from $150.00
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ASTA Resort Ana Maxi Butter Yellow

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$120.00
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Natalie Rolt Shontae Gown Butter

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$150.00
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Effie Kats Marbella Gown Lemon

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$100.00
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Bec + Bridge Elisia Twist Maxi Ice Yellow

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$80.00
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$80.00
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Bec + Bridge Elisia Twist Maxi Strawberry

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$80.00
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$80.00
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Bec + Bridge Sabia Twist Maxi Rouge

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$80.00
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$80.00
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Misha Devon Sequin Gown Chocolate

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$160.00
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$160.00
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Arcina Ori Monique Gown Navy

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$140.00
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Misha Sisal Mesh Gown Lemon

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$100.00
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Jefre Sèi Renata Gown Violet

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$120.00
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$120.00
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Jefre Sèi Renata Gown Baby Pink

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$120.00
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$120.00
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Misha Ina Sequin Maxi Yellow

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$150.00
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Fenity Fashion Aurora Gown Pink

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$170.00
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$170.00
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Fenity Fashion Crystal Gown Blue

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$180.00
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$180.00
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HNTR the Label Louie Gown Baby Blue

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$120.00
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$120.00
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Effie Kats Colson Gown Black Sequin

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$140.00
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$140.00
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Aje Canyon Gown Cloud Blue

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$200.00
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$200.00
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Asta Resort Jennifer Charcoal Sequin Maxi

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$100.00
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Aje Soundscape Maxi Gown Chalk Pink

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from $160.00
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Effie Kats Verona Gown Storm

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from $90.00
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House of Cb Persephone Gown Smoke

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$120.00
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Effie Kats Marian Gown Black

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$110.00
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$110.00
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Arcina Ori Eveline Dress Cacao

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$140.00
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$140.00
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Natalie Rolt Gwyneth Gown Espresso

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$160.00
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Bec + Bridge Halle Maxi Chocolate

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$80.00
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$80.00
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Bec + Bridge Cedar City Gown Deep Purple

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$75.00
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$75.00
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MISHA Sisal Mesh Gown Teal

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$100.00
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Fenity Fashion Amelia Gown Blue

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$140.00
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$140.00
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Fenity Fashion Amelia Gown Pink

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$140.00
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$140.00
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Deconduarte Lilou Sequin Gown Coral

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$150.00
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$150.00
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DZO Morena Gown Candy Pink

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$150.00
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$150.00
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DZO Hailey Gown Floral Sequin

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$150.00
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$150.00
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